US attacks Iran: Which nuclear sites were hit and were B-2 bombers used? Trump spills details

President Donald Trump announced that the United States had conducted strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday

Updated on: Jun 22, 2025, 05:44:00 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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President Donald Trump announced that the United States had conducted strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday. The 78-year-old further added that all planes ‘are safely on their way home’. This comes hours after the US reportedly deployed B-2 bombers to Guam as tensions between Israel and Iran rose this week.

Donald Trump said the US has attacked Iran (Bloomberg)

“We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran," Trump announced on Truth Social.

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Which Iranian nuclear sites did US target?

President Trump further added that three nuclear sites were targeted- Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.

"A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter,” he added in his post.

Were B-2 stealth bombers used?

However, Trump's message did not mention the use of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, which were as per CNN and Reuters reports, were seen travelling through the Pacific towards Guam earlier on Saturday.

A source told Reuters that B-2 bombers were used to strike the sites. The B-2 is capable of carrying the 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, which is designed to destroy targets deep underground. Washington has hinted that this weapon could be used to strike Iran's nuclear capability.

The action on Saturday came as Israel and Iran have been engaged in more than a week of aerial combat that has resulted in deaths and injuries in both countries. Israel launched the attacks on Iran, saying that it wanted to remove any chance of Tehran developing nuclear weapons.

Iran has argued that its nuclear program is intended for peaceful purposes. Diplomatic efforts by Western nations to stop the hostilities had so far been unsuccessful.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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